HER WORLD

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Her eyes open at the sound of a baby’s cry. It’s still dark as she picks up a screaming bundle of joy. Half asleep,

she feeds her baby and soothes him back to sleep. Her heart explodes with love for him, yet she feels utterly

alone. Lying in bed, enveloped in darkness with the next day’s responsibilities weighing on her mind, she

wonders if anyone understands her world.

Noisy. Messy. Frenetic. Hyper-connected. Overwhelmed. Often depressed.

Loneliness darkens her world. She wonders if there is more to life than the daily routine, if there is hope

bigger than herself for her children.

She needs practical help and spiritual hope – for herself, her children, her marriage...her world.

Facts / Stats:

89%of all stay-at-home moms feel overwhelmed by their responsibilities.4

50-80%

up to 25%

Mothers of young children are at higher risk for

DEPRESSION.3

of women suffer from temporary “baby blues”

after childbirth, and

of pregnant, postpartum and parenting women suffer

from DEPRESSION.

60%and these feelings of aloneness are highest when parenting children under the age of 5.

of moms report feeling

lonely2

A young mom

yearns to hear, “You’re doing a good JOB

as a parent.”5

SPIRITUAL LIFE

Parents of young children are especially receptive to exploring 1

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Research shows that moms are most open to accepting help and exploring a spiritual life when their

children are 0-6 years old. MOPS leverages this brief season to speak truth into a mom’s entire life — her

identity, marriage, parenting, social support and most of all, her spiritual relationship with Christ.

While there are a plethora of mothering resources today, none drives moms to authentic, face-to-face

relationships like MOPS. MOPS offers a comprehensive, holistic approach to meeting a young mom’s

relational, practical and spiritual needs. The world bombards her with superficial information, social

pressures and images of false perfection — but MOPS surrounds her with the truth that she is loved and

valued, bearing the fingerprint of God.

MOPS International Legacy

MOPS began as a grassroots effort in 1973. Moms with preschoolers in Wheat Ridge, CO, began meeting

together compelled by their shared needs for a nurturing community and mothering support. MOPS’ success

exploded as groups emerged throughout the country and the world, including customized Teen, Military and

International groups. Moms experienced life transformation, discovering a deep faith in Christ that influenced

their parenting, marriages, and communities. Still today, MOPS embraces moms from all walks of life, helping

each realize her unique influence on her world.

In its 40 year history, MOPS has impacted three generations and 13 MILLION lives for Christ.

MOPS International exists to encourage, equip and develop every mother of preschoolers to realize her potential as a woman, mother and leader in the name of Jesus Christ.

“MOPS encourages me, gives me real-life examples, helps me see: I have tremen-dous value as a person and as mom. This ministry instructs me, encourages me, and equips me to shower my child with love.... I’m becoming all God intended for a mom to be! - MOPS mom

MOPS TRANSFORMS THE WAY A WOMAN MOTHERS

THE MOPS DIFFERENCE

Personalized just for her, MOPS meets the needs of

over 90,000 mom-members each year in more than

30 countries through a variety of groups:

• Classic MOPS

• Teen MOPS

• Military MOPS

• International MOPS

OUR METHODS• Award-winning Resources

• Customized Curriculum

• Ongoing Leadership Development

Including an annual national conference (MOMcon)

• Individualized 1-on-1 Leader Coaching

• Inspirational Mentoring

MOPS touches a mom’s life for a brief season, but our impact is long-term. MOPS doesn’t simply

change a mom... MOPS changes her world.

Research tells us that what moms need is exactly

what MOPS excels at.

MOPS is a powerful and proven outreach strategy

for churches to connect with young families. MOPS

partners with over 3,400 local churches to form

3,700 MOPS groups to develop five distinctive char-

acteristics essential for successful mothering (ac-

cording to Barna Group and MOPS research):

• Parenting knowledge and skill

• A healthy marriage (or parenting help)

• Emotional resilience

• Social support network

• Spiritual support

“My husband and I strayed from Christianity as young adults. MOPS was critical in helping usrebuild our relationship with Jesus. I became involved in MOPS leadership and attending our MOPS church. My husband joined me and we have both renewed our relationships with Jesus. Our whole family is engaged at church!”

- Jessica, MOPS mom from Texas

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“MOPS has been an incredible way to connect with other moms. I love that women in various walks of life come together, with one thing in common: we have young children. The connections, friendships and support systems have been incredible.”

-Colleen, MOPS mom from Hawaii

MOPS SURROUNDS A MOM

WITH GENUINE COMMUNITY

Our 2013-16 strategic plan is laser-focused on what is wildly important to our mission:

establishing and expanding MOPS groups that will flourish to transform

over 100,000 moms and families each year by 2016.

YEAR 1 (2013-14): Grow More and Healthier GroupsMOPS International invests heavily in starting groups with a regional approach -- our advancement

vehicle for extending our reach.

YEAR 2 (2014-15): Strengthen Current MOPS GroupsThe greatest life change happens in the context of deep relationships over extended periods of time.

MOPS delivers focused, proactive touches with every group to meet their needs. Customized group

leader coaching ensures each MOPS group is thriving.

YEAR 3 (2015-16): Expand MOPS PresenceMOPS believes every mom needs Jesus. That’s why we leverage our strategic partnerships with

churches, national ministries and the media to ensure every mother of preschoolers knows about

MOPS and has access to the life-changing community found in a MOPS group.

MOPS International stands at the threshold of exponential growth and multiplied impact on today’s moms

and families. With our dynamic executive leadership, a highly engaged board of directors, well-qualified

staff and an abundance of strategic partnerships, MOPS is mobilizing our valued resources for maximum

kingdom impact.

Mobilizing Resources for Maximum Impact

MOPS INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM

< Sherry Surratt President and CEO

Mandy Arioto Director of Marketing and Membership

Diana Goldy Director of Group Life

Andrea Jones Director of Leadership Development and Events

Karen ParksDirector of Organizational Development

Gayle PottleDirector of Development

TJ RikliDirector of Operation

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSDerozette Banks, Board Secretary

Kneeland Brown

Jed Burnham, Board Treasurer

Linda Chowdry

Heather Chastain

Cameron Doolittle

Roger Franklin

Jeanne McMains, Board Vice-Chair

Doris Meyer, Board Chair

Keith Meyer

Carol Taylor O’Leary

Cathy Penshorn

Kristie Rush

Tracey Solomon

Gail Wozniak

MOPS SURROUNDS A MOM

WITH GENUINE COMMUNITY

The Her World Campaign

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Join us in changing Her World! The value of investing in mothers is undisputable. Pursuing a life in Christ

through MOPS changes her heart, her marriage, her children, her community. Your investment in MOPS will

have an authentic, lasting impact on her world. Her World is a three-year campaign to raise $2 MILLION to

undergird MOPS International’s growth strategy to reach over 100,000 moms each year by 2016.

MOPS has received a generous lead gift of $450,000 for Her World — $150,000 per year over three years.

The first $150,000 is a matching gift, lovingly given to inspire you to maximize your impact on her world.

Don’t miss this opportunity to double your donation to MOPS!

To learn more about the Her World Campaign:Email Gayle at gpottle@MOPS.org OR call 888.910.MOPS.

You can give online at MOPS.org/HerWorld.

MOPS International’s fiscal year extends from July 1 – June 30.

Thank you for your generosity.

MOPS International is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax deductable to the extent allowed by IRS guidelines.

Audited financial statements are available upon request.

1 State of the Church and Family Report, Orange of the ReThink Group

2 Mom Central Consulting and Gather Moms Survey, 2009 (http://c2c.bigfuel.com/momentum/increasingly-isolated-moms-turn-online-for-sustaining-friendships-offline)

3 Gaynes, B.N. et al, 2005 Perinatal Depression: Prevalence, Screening Accuracy and Screening Outcomes. Rockville, MD:: Prepared by the RTI – University of North Carolina

4 The Bump.com and Forbes Woman Survey, 2011 (http://www.forbes.com/sites/meghancasserly/2011/06/15/forbeswoman-thebump-parentin-survey-results/)

5 Building Strong Families, YMCA and Search Institute, 2002

GIFTS NEEDED ANNUALLY GIFT LEVEL

Lead Gifts 1 $150,000

1 $100,000

Major Gifts 2 $50,000

3 $25,000

5 $15,000

7 $10,000

Community Gifts 10 $5,000

15 $2,500

25 $1,000

Your financial support fuels MOPS International’s

growth and expanded impact on families.

Give your way:• Pledge an annual or multi-year gift.

• Make a monthly gift or pledge.

• Give a challenge gift to inspire other supporters.

YOU CAN CHANGE HER WORLD

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MOPS was a great ministry for my

wife. She made so many friends

and found the support she needed

to know she wasn’t facing moth-

erhood alone. She’s a better mom,

wife and woman for it! MOPS also

cemented our relationship with

our MOPS church. The first time

our family went to church, I sim-

ply couldn’t believe all the MOPS

moms that came to say hello and

greet us. We felt so welcomed.

- Jake, MOPS dad from NY

MOPS BOOSTS MARRIAGESThank you for changing

Her World through your generosity.